Electrical Maintenance Technician in West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician. In this hands-on role, you will maintain critical wastewater treatment assets while ensuring safety and efficiency across sites. Key responsibilities include diagnosing faults, both planned and reactive maintenance, and supporting other team members. A full UK driving license and an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance are required. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance.
• Strong experience in maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment.
• Confident in diagnosing faults under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-based systems.
• Produce reports on maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

PLC diagnosis

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA systems

PPE

Motor drive systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Electrical

Midlands Region | Permanent | Hands‑On Maintenance Role

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a varied and rewarding role where every day is different? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking utilities business, maintaining critical wastewater recycling assets across a diverse range of sites.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key part in keeping wastewater treatment and recycling assets running safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment – from motors, drives, and pumps to instrumentation and process control systems. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and support system improvements across multiple sites – from large operational facilities to smaller rural sites. You’ll be provided with a company vehicle, laptop, phone, and all necessary PPE to help you get the job done safely and effectively.

⚙️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and repair electrical motor drive systems, inverters, and basic motor starting equipment
• Work with process control loops, chemical dosing, and associated instrumentation
• Diagnose and repair PLC‑based systems (ladder logic, SCADA, control systems)
• Carry out safe, efficient planned and reactive maintenance
• Produce reports and feedback on maintenance activities
• Support and train others as required
• Take part in a 24/7 standby rota (with additional allowance)

What You’ll Bring

• A completed apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Maintenance
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and process control systems
• Confident diagnosing faults and resolving issues under pressure
• A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

• 18th Edition qualification
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, PRVs, and wastewater treatment processes
• Experience working with both electrical and mechanical equipment (training provided if single‑skilled)

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining a supportive maintenance team that values initiative, problem‑solving, and continuous learning. Every day offers variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of keeping vital services running smoothly.

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